Baxter, TN
A 35-year-old female asked:
Can a wisdom tooth coming in sideways not yet broke thru gums cause ear, jaw, neck pain/swelling ? what's best for swelling? plan 2 call dentist asap
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Marxanswered
Pain Management 49 years experience
Yes: If the molar and surrounding area is infected, an antibiotic should be considered after taking to your dentist. Generally a NSAID like motirin, advil (ibuprofen) or aleve (naproxen) (naprosyn) works better than an opiate. They will increase bleeding somewhat more than a newer NSAID like Celebrex (celecoxib) which doesn't thin the blood. Check with your dentist.Dental extractions don't have to be that painful.
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Dr. Tarek Hamidanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
All of the above: An impacted wisdom tooth can cause all of the above symptoms,
so yes see a dentist asap for examination , evaluation and treatment options.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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